Elmira, NY · Chemung County
Zoning Application
The Town of Elmira zoning application is for property owners or applicants seeking an area or use variance and requires a $50 fee.
What this form is
Use this application to request an area variance or use variance for a property in the Town of Elmira. It asks for the tax map number, property and applicant contact information, the property's location, a description of the proposal, and a statement of ownership. The form says applications must be complete and submitted ten working days before the fourth Tuesday of the month to be on the following agenda.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking an area or use variance for property in the Town of Elmira need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Office of Code Enforcement at 1255 W. Water Street, Elmira, NY 14905; the form also lists [email protected] and fax (607) 734-4089. A $50 fee is required, and the form specifies submission ten working days before the fourth Tuesday of the month.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Elmira Zoning Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the property and applicant information, proposal description, and statement of ownership.
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Prepare The Fee
The form states that a $50 fee is required for all variance applications.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the complete application to the Office of Code Enforcement ten working days before the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Zoning Application?
- Submit it to the Office of Code Enforcement at 1255 W. Water Street, Elmira, NY 14905. The form also lists an email address and fax number.
- What does the Zoning Application ask for?
- It asks for property and applicant details, the tax map number, the property's location, a description of the proposal, and a statement of ownership.
- When must I submit a variance application?
- The form says to submit a completely filled-out application ten working days before the fourth Tuesday of the month to be on the following agenda.